Fukuoka Now

Jun 30, 2026

Cycling The Yamakuni River & Mt. Hachimen

Today we’re heading out on a challenging but scenic tour of some of the best roads Oita Prefecture has to offer. Starting and finishing in the small town of Hita...

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#Hita
#Oita Prefecture

Jun 30, 2026

Friday Nights of Live Music and Art at Fukuoka Asian Art Museum

Every Friday, the museum stays open until 20:00, making it easy to combine a short live performance with an exhibition visit. Concerts take place in the Art Cafe...

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#Hakata-ku

Jun 29, 2026

Blue Skies, BBQ and Canada Day Memories

After days of watching the weather forecast and keeping a nervous eye on an approaching typhoon, the skies cleared just in time for the Fukuoka Canada Day Party 2026. Guests were w...

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#Canada Day
#Chuo-ku

Jun 16, 2026

Summer Afternoon Tea at Wolfgang’s Steakhouse Fukuoka

There’s something reassuring about a classic steakhouse. Crisp white tablecloths, polished service, and the quiet confidence that comes from years of doing things well. That’s exac...

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Jun 9, 2026

Coto Coto Train: A Three-Hour Restaurant Journey Through Fukuoka’s Countryside

Kyushu is often called Japan’s capital of sightseeing trains. From the celebrated Seven Stars in Kyushu to a wide variety of themed rail journeys, the region has elevated train tra...

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Jun 1, 2026

Kyushu Roundtable #4: More Tourists, Better Kyushu? The Real Question Is What Kind

But at Kyushu Roundtable #4, the discussion quickly moved beyond visitor numbers. The real question was not whether tourism is good for Kyushu, but what kind of tourism creates las...